Didn't know where to post this, please move to where it's appropriate. Safety issue please check your ultralight harbor freight aluminum Jack. The other day I was jacking up the MINI to changed tires. One of the rear caster wheels on my Jack collapsed because the bearing housing twisted and tore on one of the rear castors. The Mini didn't sustain any damage because I had a safety Jack stand under the jacking pad at the other end. I ordered two replacements from Harbor freight. The new casters are better than the original ones, they are heavier gauge steel and the wheels are steel with steel 8.8 bolt axles rather than aluminum with rivets for axles. As I was replacing them I noticed that the brackets the wheels are attached to were loose. They are attached to the jack body side rails by three chromed button head screws on each side. These screws are screwed into aluminum and have a tendency to walk out, the little star washers don't work so well. I found two of the screws backed out and three others loose. I think this is due to vibration from rolling around on asphalt. In any event I removed the screws one at a time and used blue Loctite on all of them before tightening them all. I also lubed the front roller, the new rear caster wheels and any other points that move. The Jack feels better than new. Some tools need maintenance too. This is just a heads up, check yours out. Norm
OK Norm...that's a good idea. Off Topic :: Tool Tips and Maintenance - Motoring Alliance :: MINI Cooper Forums So...how about creating a new thread, the first new thread too if you are quick with the information above and the tool name in subject line.